Basic Smoothie Recipes

These blends are beyond versatile - you can get super creative with them and find your favorite way to include them in your diet daily. Whether it's simply shaking them up with some coconut water or adding them to your favorite bread recipe, they lend themselves to be used in so many ways. My favorite basic recipes are below. You can add or omit ingredients per your preferences and have fun with the multitude of creations you can make with these ultra nourishing blends!

"Lively Up Yourself" Basic Cacao Smoothie

1 heaping tbsp of "Lively Up Yourself" blend

1 heaping tbsp of almond butter (or favorite nut butter)

1 frozen banana

1 cup almond milk (or favorite nut milk like coconut or cashew)

That's it! Blend it all together and enjoy! I love to keep frozen bananas (slice them and put in a container) on hand in the freezer at all times so I am ready to make a nourishing smoothie whenever!

VARIATIONS:

Add a tsp of coconut oil or sub coconut butter for almond butter

Make it "Mexican chocolate" by adding a dash of cayenne and some cinnamon

Make it mint chip by adding a handful of fresh mint

Add in greens without anyone knowing by adding in kale, swiss chard, beet greens or spinach!

Throw in some cashews to make it extra creamy and filling

Add some major kick by adding in a little espresso or leftover coffee!